Preschool

Nursery School Programs
Contact Jonathan Shevin 718-268-5011 ext. 401

Nursery Camp

For ages 2 ½ – 5 years old

A day at the CQY's Early Childhood camp is filled with age-appropriate activities that help promote social, emotional, and cognitive skills.  For details call Anna Solomonia at 718-268-5011 ext. 402 or email asolomonia@cqy.org.

The Magic of Active Learning with Friends.

Our Early Childhood Center knows how 3 to 5 year olds learn.  We've successfully raised over a generation of neighborhood children and still make nursery school new!  As you and your child set off on the school journey, rest assured the CQY provides a nurturing preschool environment that develops each child's educational potential, self-confidence and social skills.  Certified teachers and trained assistant teachers know every child and family.

These are the crucial years when toddlers transform into elementary school students. Our professional teaching staff creates warm learning environments that encourage exploration and collaboration. Children learn through hands-on experience and individualized instruction.

Our nursery school classes are enriched by the resources of the CQY. We bring talented instructors from other departments in order to offer gym, music, swim and Hebrew programming.

We also bring seasonal programs, like a visit from Bakers & Shakers to teach our children to bake Thanksgiving cookies. Click here for pictures!

And, tuition includes family membership in the CQY from September to June!

The  vision of our Center's nursery school  is to create a welcoming atmosphere where neighborhood children become friends, families are supported, and community networks are born.

Three Year Olds:

Full day: Our 8:45 to 3:45 classroom day teaches to the whole child and the full range of learning styles.
Storytime, playdeck, small group projects...
Specials include: Gym, Instructional Swim, Music and Movement, Hebrew.

Three half days: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:45-11:45.
Specials include: Gym, Music and Movement.

Four Year Olds:

Full Day: Our 8:45 to 3:45 classroom day teaches to the whole child and the full range of learning styles.
Storytime, playdeck, small group projects...
Specials include: Gym, Instructional Swim, Music and Movement, Hebrew.

UPK and Wraparound: 8:45-3:45, five days a week.
Specials include: Gym 2X per week, Music and Movement in both Wraparound and UPK.

Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK)for NYC residents: 2 ½ hours a day, five days a week. 
Free of Charge.
Specials include: Gym, Music and Movement.

An extended day is available with an additional charge from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

To print a copy of our Application, please click here.
To print a copy of our Contract, please click here.

To complete both forms online, click here!

Whether you choose to print out the Application and Contract separately, or apply online, please remember this is only the first step in the enrollment process.  We require a classroom visit for your child.  If you are applying online, please contact us to arrange a tour so you can become more familiar with our environment and curriculum.

Please click here to print the Department of Education's Health Examination Form, which is required for all school children.

To learn about our Parenting Classes for younger children, please contact Robin Kaufman, Director, 718-268-5011 ext. 482 or, to use our Contact Form, click here.